To say it in advance: If you want to take pictures only in the automatic mode, you should buy a simple compact camera. One use is the potential of an SLR just from when you want to play with the manual settings and to deal with it.
The 1200D is very handy, significantly smaller than the 5D Mark III my girlfriend and also a lot easier. This allowed us to also take good holiday.
The battery life is very good, a week-long vacation, they survived on a single charge. Otherwise, feel the operation as Canon is good, usual catchy.
The image quality has made me very happy. Weaknesses she shows only in moments where really high ISO numbers were called. Here but a noticeable noise can be seen. This was the developers probably aware, therefore, eh generally only an ISO up to max. 6400 adjustable.
You have to see clearly ... that now distinguishes the times favorable entry-level camera from a professional camera produces low noise even at ISO values crazy shots.
My request was to be much more flexible due to the many manual settings and to achieve better image quality compared to my compact camera. These criteria are clearly met and I have a lot of fun at the camera.
I could at Amazon bundled with the 18-55 kit lens, a 64GB SD card, a second battery and a camera bag for about 430, here - acquire.
At this price, a clear buy recommendation!